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Jaguar XK 4,2

General information

ModelJaguar XK 4,2
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4200 ccm (256.28 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving11.3 litres/100 km (20.82 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4200 ccm (256.28 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power304.00 PS (224 kW or 300 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque421.36 Nm (43.0 kgf-m or 310.8 ft.lbs) at 4100 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke86.0 x 90.3 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed249.0 km/h (154.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.3 seconds
0-60 miles5.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1752 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space2775 litres (733 gallons)
Cargo space200 litres (53 gallons)
Optional cargo space313 litres (83 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1735 kg (3,825.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2075 kg (4,574.6 pounds)
Towing weight1850 kg (4,078.6 pounds)
Overall length4800 mm (189.0 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2760 mm (108.7 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Service interval16,000 km
CO2 emissions254.0 g/km
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